Forming a loop around the metropolitan area, the Metropolitan Expressway (or “Shutoko”) is a convenient way to travel to sightseeing locations in Tokyo and Yokohama. With the driving plan suggested here, travelers visiting Japan will be able to enjoy a fun-filled day, so keep it handy, and let’ s go!
ROUTE
Haneda Airport
Approx. 20 minutes
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Approx. 30 minutes
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Approx. 60 minutes
Shibuya
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1Daikoku Parking Area大黒パーキングエリア
Boasts of being the largest parking area on the Metropolitan Expressway. The view of the surrounding loop-shaped junction ramps makes this location emblematic. Among the array of restaurants and shops is a take-out snack corner where authentic Chinese-style steamed pork buns (“chuka-man”) and other specialty foods of Yokohama are popular with visitors.
ACCESS
Take the Shutoko Kanagawa Route No.5 Daikoku Line or the Bay Shore Route to access this parking area.
[TEL] 045-505-0161 (Golden Service Co., Ltd.) [HOURS] <Main Bldg 1F> Food stands / light food 7am-9pm <Main Bldg 2F> Restaurant 11am - 9pm <Bayside Terrace / Bldg 2> Convenience store “Lawson” open 24 hrs/day [DAYS CLOSED] None. Open year-round. [PARKING] Cars 335 spaces, Large vehicles / trucks 58 spaces, Handicapped 5 spaces
MAP + VIEW POINT
Minato Mirai みなとみらい
Amazing night view! Feast your eyes on the illusory landscape created by the 296-meter-tall Yokohama Landmark Tower along with the vivid lights of the nearby ferris wheel.
Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble 渋谷スクランブル交差点
The world’s largest “pedestrian scramble” intersection. Its singular highlight: Up to 3000 people crossing the intersection simultaneously in all directions beneath a plethora of glaring neon.
2Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum 新横浜ラーメン博物館
A “food amusement park ” comprised of famous ramen shops from all over Japan. Deciding where to start can be a challenge as each shop, famous in its own region, brings its own unique flavor. There is also a plaza where performances and other events are held.
ACCESS
7 min from the Shin-Yokohama Exit 755 of the Shutoko Kanagawa Route No.7 Yokohama North Line
[TEL] 045-471-0503 [ADDRESS] 2-14-21 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken [HOURS] 11am-10pm (Sat until 10:30pm; Sun & holidays opens at 10:30) * Subject to change depending on the season [DAYS CLOSED] None. Open year-round. [ENTRY FEE] <One-day pass> Adults (middle school and above) ¥310, seniors 60 and over & elementary school students ¥100, younger children ¥0 [PARKING] 175 spaces (¥250 / 30 min; daily maximum ¥1600)
* The number shown after each Shutoko exit name (for example 755) is the exit number.
MAP + VIEW POINT
Minato Mirai みなとみらい
Amazing night view! Feast your eyes on the illusory landscape created by the 296-meter-tall Yokohama Landmark Tower along with the vivid lights of the nearby ferris wheel.
Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble 渋谷スクランブル交差点
The world’s largest “pedestrian scramble” intersection. Its singular highlight: Up to 3000 people crossing the intersection simultaneously in all directions beneath a plethora of glaring neon.
3Yokohama Chinatown横浜中華街
After Yokohama opened its port in 1859, many Chinese people began visiting and living in the city. As a result, there are currently over 500 Chinese establishments, mainly restaurants, in this part of Yokohama. On the north, south, east and west gates to Chinatown, you can find animal carvings with religious significance. Why don’t you try to spot them?
ACCESS
Chinatown is next to the Yokohama-koen Exit 167 of the Shutoko Kanagawa Route No.1 Yokohane Line.
[TEL] 045-662-1252 (Yokohama Chinatown Development Association) [ADDRESS] Yamashita-cho, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawaken [HOURS & DAYS CLOSED] Different for each restaurant / shop [PARKING] Available in the vicinity. Charges apply.
* The number shown after each Shutoko exit name (for example 167) is the exit number.
MAP + VIEW POINT
Minato Mirai みなとみらい
Amazing night view! Feast your eyes on the illusory landscape created by the 296-meter-tall Yokohama Landmark Tower along with the vivid lights of the nearby ferris wheel.
Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble 渋谷スクランブル交差点
The world’s largest “pedestrian scramble” intersection. Its singular highlight: Up to 3000 people crossing the intersection simultaneously in all directions beneath a plethora of glaring neon.
4Sankeien Garden三溪園
This Japanese garden, created by Yokohama businessman and tea-ceremony devotee Sankei Hara, opened to the general public in 1906. Spanning nearly 180,000 square meters, its vast rolling hills are dotted with structures of historical significance that were moved here from Kyoto, Kamakura and other cities, including a three-story pagoda.
ACCESS
10 min from the Honmoku-futo Exit B07B of the Shutoko Bay Shore Route
[TEL] 045-621-0634 [ADDRESS] 58-1 Honmokusannotani, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken [HOURS] 9am-5pm (no entry after 4:30pm) [DAYS CLOSED] 12/29-31 [ENTRY FEE] Adults (high school and above) ¥700, middle & elementary school students ¥200 [PARKING] 60 spaces (first 2 hrs ¥500, then ¥100 / 30 min; daily maximum ¥1000; available during open hours only)
* The number shown after each Shutoko exit name (for example B07B) is the exit number.
MAP + VIEW POINT
Minato Mirai みなとみらい
Amazing night view! Feast your eyes on the illusory landscape created by the 296-meter-tall Yokohama Landmark Tower along with the vivid lights of the nearby ferris wheel.
Shibuya Pedestrian Scramble 渋谷スクランブル交差点
The world’s largest “pedestrian scramble” intersection. Its singular highlight: Up to 3000 people crossing the intersection simultaneously in all directions beneath a plethora of glaring neon.
Drive travel tips
Metropolitan Expressway traffic conditions map
Real-time traffic updates for the Metropolitan Expressway are available on the internet.
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I had a great time traveling with my friends on a road trip through Tokyo and Yokohama. It was a unique and stress-free way to see the city!
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在東京兜風真的非常開心 超級推薦
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마이네임 준Q입니다.
저는 항상 일때문에 일본에 오는데 이번 촬영은 여행하는 기분으로 너무 즐겁게 할 수 있었던거 같습니다. 일본에는 아름다운 장소나 맛있는 음식이 많이 있구요. 저는 워낙 먹는 것을 좋아해서 항상 많이 먹게 되는데요 ㅋㅋ.여러분들!! 꼭 일본에서 드라이브하면서 좋은 여행을 즐기셨으면 좋겠습니다!!
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